Description
Nutritious high-protein breakfast cookies with 10g of protein per serving. Perfect for busy mornings with balanced macronutrients and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder (unflavored or vanilla)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/3 cup nut butter (almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan version)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats and protein powder.
- In a separate bowl, combine the mashed banana, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, egg (or flax egg), and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chia seeds.
- Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For vegan option, use a flax egg and maple syrup instead of honey.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Any type of protein powder works but unflavored or vanilla complements the flavors best.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 10g
Keywords: protein breakfast, breakfast cookies, high protein, healthy breakfast, meal prep breakfast, quick breakfast
